Erinle called up

[g6mcg]

Only got one source: http://www.teletext.co.uk/rugbyunion/news/...e+assessed.aspx

Bit of a surprise to me (if it's true), I'd have thought Johnson would've gone for Noon (I can only wish). I think Jon Clarke would be the best replacement, but my knowledge and understanding of backs is limited.

Any thoughts? Or any confirmation?

 

[gingergenius]

Hmm interesting on several levels.

Numero Uno is that I've always thought he's an excellent player.

2. He's been at Wasps and Leicester and never managed to break their 1st XV in spite of my thoughts...

3. It appears Johnson has forgotten about the anti-French exodus feelings. Haskell, Thompson, Goode, and maybe Erinle.

Imo, wouldn't be the worst surprise. I'm glad Tindall's injured. But please can Hipkiss play 13? Please?

 

[g6mcg]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (gingergenius @ Oct 31 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Hmm interesting on several levels.

Numero Uno is that I've always thought he's an excellent player.

2. He's been at Wasps and Leicester and never managed to break their 1st XV in spite of my thoughts...

3. It appears Johnson has forgotten about the anti-French exodus feelings. Haskell, Thompson, Goode, and maybe Erinle.

Imo, wouldn't be the worst surprise. I'm glad Tindall's injured. But please can Hipkiss play 13? Please?[/b]

Physically he's good, but his handling/passing are quite poor (from what I've seen). And his defence isn't brilliant either.

You'd think Hipkiss will be at 13 now, he's ahead of Erinle, and I can't see Johnson picking Tait there.

 

[Nickdnz]

I'm pleased that Erinle is in, don't think he's ever really been gtiven a chance to prove himself. He definetly has a few faults such as his passing and handling, however I think it will be interesting none the less.

 

[Prestwick]

I think its an interesting pick by Johnno. Yes he played for Leicester but surely that was after Johnno's time at the club?

 

[g6mcg]

I think he joined in 2006 or 2007 from Wasps, after Johnson's time anyway.